Personalized care for your dog or cat - Bessemer

“Jennifer took better care of our dog then most people do with their children! Not only did I get continued updates, but our baby thrived under Jennifer’s Care! We thought it would be so difficult to leave our puppy but Jennifer really made the transition easy for all of us!! Thank you so much!!!”

June J.

“Melissa is excellent. She cared for our furry loved one, spent a lot of time with him, and was attentive to his special needs. We are usually hesitant to leave him with anyone but have found a trusted companion for him. Thank you Melissa!”

Mina G.

“Kareesa is fantastic. She knows how to speak "dog". She really understands animals and helped our timid dog feel safe and right at home. Kareesa sent many updates and photos to let us know how things were going.”

Virginia L.

“Lilith was fantastic with our three kitties. They not only had great communication, they also weren't afraid to ask great questions and generally kept us in the loop about that cats while in another state. They even took care of some large, heavy Fed Ex packages, that show up delayed and broken re-taped by the company, so that our cat with pica wouldn't chew on the tape 😻😻😻. The house was clean and the kitties were happy. I highly recommend them for all your petsitting needs, they have definitely got a way with animals even our part feral cat came out of hiding one day in! 🥳 😻 😻 😻 Thanks again Lilith! 🌈 ☘️🦄”

Aoife A.

“Kareesa was a God send truly! After four years of living in the same place together (the only place my Lucy has every known)- I decided to relocate to another place about 30 minutes away. Lucy is an indoor cat and has pretty much only been around me. I decided it would be best to have her looked after during the move so I could get the new place situated for her and she not be confused with all the commotion on moving day. Her local vet was booked for boarding and then I stumbled upon Rover. Kareesa was the third sitter I reached out to and she got back to me right away. We set up a time to chat. What impressed me the most in our initial conversation is that she only watches over one fur baby at a time to give them the attention and care they deserve. She even offered to come to my home a few days before the move to meet Lucy so she would be somewhat familiar with her. I knew Kareesa was the right match. Lucy is shy around others so she found a spot at her house and pretty much stayed there. Kareesa made sure to make Lucy comfortable so she brought her things close to her and built her a fortress so she wouldn't have to explore too far if she didn't want to. It worked. She sent me a daily update with pictures. My Mom and I have decided to adopt her and Lucy approves. Highly recommend Kareesa because she is professional, empathetic and extremely knowledgeable about animal behavior. She is now my go to sitter for Lucy. FIVE STARS!”

Towanna W.

About: I’ve had cats since I was old enough to pay my own bills. I’ve watched neighbor’s cats and volunteered at cat rescues. I understand that they can get overstimulated and need time to approach you. I try to make sure they get that time and the attention they need.

“Tango had a great time with Jennifer and her dog, Madeline when I dropped him off for a day of play while visiting Saugatuck. Jennifer has a huge yard where my pup could race around and expend all his energy (and Madeline was very tolerant of him). Jennifer took extra care with Tango when they got out of the heat and went indoors, allowing the two dogs to sleep separately and comfortable. Then Tango got to play in the spray hose for a while. He came home happy and exhausted. Jennifer is a super dog caregiver and I wouldn't hesitate to take Tango back there. She is an experienced dog sitter and also very sweet and thoughtful person.”

Susan A.

About: NOW OFFERING TRAINING WALKS $100/60min walk/session with you and your dog to learn some key basics and essentials to leash training. **Welcome to Heart Home and Pet Care services (operated and offered through Rover) **Please understand I charge a one time fee of $50 for up to an hour ‘Meet and Greet.’ This covers my time and expenses, thank you. Please have solidified your plans before reaching out, scheduling a preliminary call, or scheduling a Meet and Greet. This helps us both make the best use of our time and effort. Thank you. ** $50 cancellation fee on any/all CONFIRMED bookings (with the exception of emergency circumstances which will be determined on a case by cases basis). **SERIOUS INQUIRIES only please and thank you. Also please fill out your profiles completely or as much as you can, before sending me a request. I use these profiles to tailor my services and help us both find the right match for you. PLEASE CONFIRM YOU'VE READ THROUGH THE FEES, POLICIES, AND PROFILE on your initial request so that I may get back to you in a timely manner. Thank you. Complimentary 15-20min Discovery phone call/initial consultation available throughout the week by appointment. FaceTime ‘Meet and Greet’s’ and/or further consultation also available @ $25 for 45-1hour by appointment. All repeat clients please contact me personally for a special quoted rate! To all potential clients, I read through each and every one of your requests personally before I respond to you accordingly. Please let me know ASAP if your plans have changed or you are in the process of finding a sitter for your dates, as these dates and scheduling are only available as I’m in contact with a revolving list of requests, and prioritize those requests accordingly. (Also if these dates are not booked with you they do not show up at the top of the search for other potential clients looking for those same dates). If you are speaking with and meeting other potential sitters, that’s totally ok! You should! Your animals are important and it’s important to me that you find the right sitter for you. But please be courteous and let me know if that is the case so I can continue meeting and responding to my other requests. Also if your dates change, that’s also ok! But please take the time and let me know that this is a possibility in your INITIAL request. I respond to every request however I may take up to one full day to get back to you (24 hours). *Thank you all. I hope to be able to continue to provide quality services for this community. I am a professional wildlife biologist and animal behaviorist. I have been a part of many dog-friendly families for over a decade. Often called Auntie Kareesa, I am used to having many dog friends I consider and treat as if they were my own family. I love to take out my fury friends hiking with me and am good at being in tune with their needs. I am also good with all sorts of different breeds as I have studied many of them. As a wildlife biologist I am familiar with animal behavior in general, and most often I am able to help dog owners further understand their animals behavior and needs. I love learning from animals and the many things they can teach us as well as help educate myself and others about them. I am an entrepreneur and I work mostly from home with the exception of a few days a week where the most I will be gone at one time will be 4-6 hours. I only host one pet at a time and I provide quality care and a peaceful environment. My community offers long, safe, and private walking paths and hiking trails. I am a long time trusted house sitter and my service includes not only caring for your pet and/or pets but also watering plants, bringing in the mail, rolling out trash bins (if applicable) on trash days, and overall caring for your home and a high standard of upkeep in your home, as well as keeping your entire home and pet(s) friendly and loving company. Your pet is given quality care and attention. Each pet and breed has very specific needs and preferences. I tailor everything I do aside from your feeding schedule, potty breaks, and walks, for each individual based on their specific needs.

About: Notice: I am reestablishing my household- I am in process of installing a 6’ fence around the large grassy yard. I understand the importance of a truly loving, safe, and "like family" care experience. Over the past twenty years, I have house-sat family and friends' dogs as well - in their home and mine, all sizes of dogs. Food and break schedules will be honored to help your dog best. I have raised and successfully trained a loving high maintenance Weimaraner. She is 7 years old now and loves other dogs. I'm ready to give your fur baby love and attention to ease their anxiety with your absence. I'm available most weekdays. I work from home and am able to be present and provide active play. I encourage naps with appropriate play breaks to help ease any anxiety. I limit errands to days and times without dog guests though if staying more than a week, I’ll limit time away to not more than two hours. I have a large grassy yard I am working to enclose with a 6’ fence that should be completed by fall 2026. This free range yard surrounds the house. I currently take my girl for hour walks in the morning and after dinner. We'll all walk together as possible. You'll tell me your pet's "I gotta go" cues (and we keep a bell by the door also). Our home is non-smoking and pets are welcome on the furniture and beds. They are bathed* if get too dirty from play. Food from the dinner table is forbidden to pets. I'm used to taking time to prepare healthy food for my 🐾 girl - so special dietary needs and separate feeding spaces is acceptable for yours. Our entrance has a three step climb and the house has a combo of wood and carpeted floors. *I am a shoes off household, so will wipe dog paws at entrance -in your house or mine.

“Lilith got along well with our large dog and went out of her way to follow through with walking instructions.”

Elizabeth Thiel B.

About: I’ve owned dogs most of my life and raised two wonderful lab puppies. I’ve cared for friend’s and family’s animals and have a calm patient approach to animal care. I’ve even had hamsters and chickens. I’m currently establishing a homestead with my two cats and ten chickens and working part time. I’m looking forward to growing my animal flock further in the next few years. Safety is my first priority so I make sure that I understand your animal’s needs and tendencies before coming in or out. Once I’m sure we are safe then it’s time to have fun in whatever way your pet likes. Some want a comfy snuggle and some need to work off some energy. I’m there for them.

“Jennifer took better care of our dog then most people do with their children! Not only did I get continued updates, but our baby thrived under Jennifer’s Care! We thought it would be so difficult to leave our puppy but Jennifer really made the transition easy for all of us!! Thank you so much!!!”

June J.

“Melissa is excellent. She cared for our furry loved one, spent a lot of time with him, and was attentive to his special needs. We are usually hesitant to leave him with anyone but have found a trusted companion for him. Thank you Melissa!”

Mina G.

“Kareesa is fantastic. She knows how to speak "dog". She really understands animals and helped our timid dog feel safe and right at home. Kareesa sent many updates and photos to let us know how things were going.”

Virginia L.